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Tel: 586-779-8892
Physical
& Occupational
Therapy
23161 Greater Mack Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

David Gilboe & Associates
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Why a Healthy Weight Isn't a Superficial Topic
While many of the messages we see around us, place lots of importance on looking good, and this is often connected with size and weight,...

David Gilboe & Associates
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4 Types of Exercise: What Works Best for You?
When it comes to exercise, one size doesn’t fit all. The exercise you choose is influenced by your health, lifestyle, work hours,...

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Five Ways to Increase Your Holiday Comfort (and Joy!)
The holiday season is officially here! Bells are jingling, parties are hopping, and we’re preparing to share our tidings of comfort and...


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Our Christmas Wishes for You!
Our patients, friends, and colleagues, we are most grateful for the opportunity to provide physical and occupational therapy to our...


David Gilboe & Associates
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Can Physical Therapy Help Me Avoid Surgery?
One of the more common questions we are asked is, “Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery?” Out of respect for how different each...

David Gilboe & Associates
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Snow-Blower Safety & You
The significant snowfall we experienced a few weeks ago, took many of us off guard. Many of our patients talked to us about the...

David Gilboe & Associates
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Playing Football Safely: Insight for Parents
It’s that time of year; the kids are back in school, the leaves are just beginning to change colors, and football season has begun....

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Good Back Care: Prep for a New School Year
As parents and grandparents help students (young and older) prepare for the upcoming new school year, a little information about the...

David Gilboe & Associates
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HEAT WAVE INSIGHT: Protecting Yourself & Your Loved Ones
We appreciate our patients and followers and are hopeful that you are moving through this recent heat wave safely. As the heat index...

David Gilboe & Associates
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How to Walk Your Dog Safely: 3 Simple Tips
There are many benefits to walking your dog; open air, sun, exercise, the chance to rewind and get perspective and more. Being smart...

David Gilboe & Associates
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BEFORE HAVING A JOINT REPLACEMENT... What you need to know
Joint replacement surgeries like knee and hip replacements are on the rise. With many Baby Boomers approaching their 70s, this trend is...

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Thoughtful Support - Children, Summer Sports & Back Pain
One of the most cherished gifts you can give a child, are memories of you sitting in the bleachers at their games cheering them on. The...

David Gilboe & Associates
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YARD WORK AHEAD: How to Keep the Spring in Your Step
As we head into early spring and prepare to clean up our lawns and gardens, it’s a good idea to remember how to take care of our bodies...

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ATTENTION SKIERS! Get On the Slopes & Stay On the Slopes
We are now in the heart of ski season and have patients coming in with ski injuries. As we help these patients heal their injuries, we...


David Gilboe & Associates
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Dispelling the Myth: PT Isn't Just for Senior Citizens
It is a common myth that physical therapy is just for senior citizens. While seniors clearly experience an improvement in the quality of...

David Gilboe & Associates
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Gray Sky Blues: Movement & Mood!
Waking up day after day to dark cloudy skies, can impact not only your mood, but also your movement. At a time when it becomes even more...
David Gilboe & Associates
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Why is Good Balance So Important? What You Need to Know
Why is good balance so important? The reason can be summed up in one word: CONTROL. Think about it… we balance our checkbook – or lose...


David Gilboe & Associates
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A “High Five” for Hands!
In the span of one hour, pay attention to how many times you use your hands. To hold your phone, feed yourself, do your job, drive your...
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Low Back Pain? 3 Main Causes You Want to Avoid
Most healthcare professionals would agree that back pain is a complicated issue. While up to 80% of Americans will suffer from back pain...
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What is Dementia? How Does Rehabilitation Therapy Help?
Getting older can be scary. We worry about weaker bones and osteoporosis. We worry about losing our balance and falling, which can lead...
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